Allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances
This bill allows courts to reduce life without parole sentences or sentences of thirty years or more to life with the possibility of parole for specific individuals. To qualify, the offender must have served at least thirty years, have been under twenty years old when the crime occurred, have no prior dangerous felony convictions, and demonstrate rehabilitation through programs and good behavior while incarcerated. If granted a sentence reduction, the offender must also provide character references from correction staff, support letters from community residents, and a detailed plan for their safe return home. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Division of Probation and Parole supervise these individuals for their entire natural lives, even after they become eligible for release.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 28, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 28, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ian Mackey
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Woods
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Brown
DDemocratic
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